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Migrants will not go anywhere

Albert Smith — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:32:13 +0530

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A leading expert warned on Tuesday that predictions that immigrant workers will go back home to be with their people due to the current recession is nothing but myth and said that nothing of that sort is going to happen.

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Short-term problems for immigrants are increasingly becoming long-term problems

Albert Smith — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:23:47 +0530

Zakaria Omar was born in Canada, but the 12-year old knows how its feels to be young and that too in a new place. He lives in an apartment building in Donald Street with his family. The place comprises of high population of new immigrants who live with low incomes. In the community room of the building, he regularly sees the struggles of young refugees and immigrants. Initially, Zakaria used to go to the homework club over there to seek assistance in his French assignments as none of his parents speak French. But now, he goes there to be with those people and help them.

Who will fill the skill shortage?

Albert Smith — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:16:28 +0530

A recent study said that it’s not just the brain-surgeon cabbies who find it difficult to get their foreign credentials and work experience counted in Canada, but even skilled trades immigrants, such as plumbers and electricians, find it extremely difficult to get their credentials and experience licensed and access suitable jobs.

How I wish our politicians & Bureaucrats thought so too !!

Sabina Thakur — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:40:02 +0530

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I put my carry-on in the luggage compartment and sat down in my assigned seat. It was going to be a long flight.

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'I'm glad I have a good book to read and perhaps I will get a short nap,' I thought.

Just before take-off, a line of soldiers came down the aisle and filled all the vacant seats, totally surrounding me. I decided to start a conversation. 'Where are you headed?' I asked the soldier seated nearest to me.

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Crackdown on illegal immigrants to be widened by US federal agents

Albert Smith — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:27:28 +0530

It was reported on Thursday that federal agents of the United States are all prepared to widen their crackdown on illegal immigrants by taking stiff actions against companies that breach the law by hiring them.

Government getting more serious about protection of foreign students

Albert Smith — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:26:13 +0530

Now that the image of the A$15.5 billion overseas education industry of the country is being hampered with fears of racism and violence, Australia will take another step forward in order to boost protection of students from foreign countries.

Details of visa and immigration policy changes of New Zealand

Albert Smith — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:10:03 +0530

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The government of New Zealand has announced some key changes to the visa and immigration policy of the country. Some of the important changes to New Zealand visa and immigration which will be in effect from the 27th of July are stated below.

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Canada considering reintroduction of visa requirements for Czechs

Albert Smith — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:07 +0530

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Visa requirements for citizens of Czech are likely to be reintroduced by the Canadian government in order to deal with the large numbers of refugee claimants from the Czech Republic.

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Children of immigrants fare poorly in almost all areas

Albert Smith — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:42:27 +0530

The Israel National Council for the Child and the Absorption Ministry announced on Sunday that children of immigrants are not only poorer than their parents, but also have a greater tendency of dropping out of their schools, in comparison to children born to Israelis.

‘Welcome mat’ for immigrants

Albert Smith — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:48:07 +0530

There is no place better than home, especially if one is trying to get established in a new country where almost everything seems new, right from the local language to social customs.

For some immigrants, the initial culture shock is too heavy to accept and they start packing. But some fight hard at every step to finally settle in the new country. This is the process that takes place at a rapid pace in Saskatchewan as newcomers from all across the world come here.